Minnesota

List of Counties in Minnesota State

Minnesota, often called the Land of 10,000 Lakes, features a diverse landscape across its 87 counties. Each county offers unique attractions, from bustling urban areas to serene rural spots. This list is essential for travelers, researchers, or anyone interested in the state’s geography and history. Understanding these divisions can help with planning trips, studying demographics, or exploring local cultures.

Complete List of Minnesota Counties

Here is the full, accurate list of all 87 counties in Minnesota, presented for easy reference.

• Aitkin
• Anoka
• Becker
• Beltrami
• Benton
• Big Stone
• Blue Earth
• Brown
• Carlton
• Carver
• Cass
• Chippewa
• Chisago
• Clay
• Clearwater
• Cook
• Cottonwood
• Crow Wing
• Dakota
• Dodge
• Douglas
• Faribault
• Fillmore
• Freeborn
• Goodhue
• Grant
• Hennepin
• Houston
• Hubbard
• Isanti
• Itasca
• Jackson
• Kanabec
• Kandiyohi
• Kittson
• Koochiching
• Lac qui Parle
• Lake
• Lake of the Woods
• Le Sueur
• Lincoln
• Lyon
• McLeod
• Mahnomen
• Marshall
• Martin
• Meeker
• Mille Lacs
• Morrison
• Mower
• Murray
• Nicollet
• Nobles
• Norman
• Olmsted
• Otter Tail
• Pennington
• Pine
• Pipestone
• Polk
• Pope
• Ramsey
• Red Lake
• Redwood
• Renville
• Rice
• Rock
• Roseau
• Scott
• Sherburne
• Sibley
• St. Louis
• Stearns
• Steele
• Stevens
• Swift
• Todd
• Traverse
• Wabasha
• Wadena
• Waseca
• Washington
• Watonwan
• Wilkin
• Winona
• Wright
• Yellow Medicine

This list covers every county in Minnesota. Use it to explore more about each one through official state resources or tourism sites for a deeper dive into what makes Minnesota special.